Russia says it is preparing large-scale strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector.
They publishedRussia says preparing ‘massive strikes’ on Ukraine’s energy sector
First reportThe Times of India · 30 Aug, 08:35Z
Latest reportHurriyetdailynews · 30 Aug, 09:13Z
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Why it matters
What
Russia says it is preparing large-scale retaliatory strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as both sides intensify long-range attacks.
Why
Previous Russian strikes on Ukrainian power plants caused widespread winter outages, raising concern about renewed disruption.
Watch
Further attacks on energy, infrastructure and military sites, following reported strikes on a Kyiv-area munitions depot and a Kyiv industrial plant.
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Summary
- Russia's Defence Ministry says it will conduct massive strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities.
- The escalation follows attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure and energy sector.
- A Russian strike on Bucha district killed at least 37 people, Ukrainian officials say.
- President Zelenskyy reports ammunition stored near residential areas amid regulatory bans.
- Kyiv experiences third straight day of near-continuous Russian air raids affecting daily life.
Summary
- Ukraine flew from 800,000 drones in 2023 to over 2 million in 2024.
- Zelensky announced production surpassing 10 million annually, aiming for 20 million.
- Russia admits drone strikes impact energy infrastructure and refineries.
- Ukraine conducts long-range drone attacks into Russia, including Oleniya air base in Arctic.
- EU aid supports Ukraine’s drone procurement, with plans to reach 20 million annually.
Summary
- Russian defence ministry says preparations underway for large-scale strikes on Ukraine energy facilities.
- Ukraine reports ongoing coordinated strikes against defence industry facilities overnight.
- Death toll rises to 38 from an ammunition depot strike in Kyiv region; four missing.
- Russia launched extensive attacks including drones, bombs, and missiles in recent days.
- Ukraine retaliatory strikes hit oil refinery in Leningrad region and a Krasnodar air base.
Summary
- Russia’s Defense Ministry says it will target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in retaliation for attacks.
- Moscow previously struck Ukrainian power plants last winter, causing widespread outages.
- Both sides have intensified long-range strikes on infrastructure and military targets.
- On Aug. 30, Russia claimed to strike a Kiev plant producing asbestos and cement.
- Ukraine reports a deadly Aug. 29 strike on a Kyiv-area munitions depot; Zelensky condemns storage near homes.